Here's the full text fwrend referred to:

"Multiple versions to suit all needs

T-RackS 5 comes in different packages so you can choose the best option for your needs.

Previous users, owning some or all modules, can go straight to T-RackS 5 and take advantages of all the new features. This version is also ideal for beginners or users getting into mastering for the first time since it includes the 4 new modules along with 5 additional classic T-RackS modules (for a total of 9 processors) to jump-start things right away and let you mix and master taking advantage of the finest analog modeling technology and classic sound that we are known for.

For more demanding users T-RackS 5 Deluxe offers 22 smartly selected modules that cover you for most mixing and mastering duties with a wide selection must-have vintage and modern EQs, Dynamics processors and more.

In each of this version you are always free to add more modules as time goes by, thanks to the exclusive T-RackS Custom Shop, that allows you to try any of the available processors for 14 days, and buy them a-la-carte using $/€ or Custom Shop credits for greater savings.

If you want the full processing power of the entire suite at once, T-RackS 5 MAX is the full-blown collection of all 38 available T-RackS processors covering everything from vintage compressors and EQ’s to reverbs, stereo processors, saturators, precision digital tools and more."

Third paragraph puts it clearly: you only need the basic package at $99 to upgrade all you have and get the new engine as well as the four new plugins that come with it.

Also, if you have few or none T-RackS plugins but do own SampleTank or Syntronik, that $199 T-RackS MAX pack is as sweet as they come.

Max would look great if I had not got most of what I want in the multi buy. 

Fleer
In all those cases, it's $99 to upgrade anything you already have to version 5 (and get the four new ones in the process).
Doing the $199 MAX thing wouldn't be interesting for me, as I'm only out on a few remaining plugins (Saturator X mainly) and those aren't worth the extra $100.

See unless the individual plugs are updating(which one should receive anyway) 99 bux gets me the 4 new plugs only .
In fact I have most of the Max plugs also in my collection(save saturator and tape echo)
 
so MEH...

The confusion here is over whether each and every module needs an update. If I own all the modules, where does it say that I don't need Max to update each one of them because Max is the only update that has the "new" version of each?

Fleer

LAGinz25If I own all the modules, where does it say that I don't need Max to update each one of them because Max is the only update that has the "new" version of each?

"Previous users, owning some or all modules, can go straight to T-RackS 5 and take advantages of all the new features."
No confusion. Clear as pie. $99 to update all you have to version 5 and get the four newbies.

If you JUST own S then yea it might be a good deal, if you own DELUXE or above then your paying $99 for 4 new modules or $199 to upgrade to Deluxe...

You guys are a hard bunch of toughies.

Fleer
You guys are a hard bunch of toughies.

We're thinking of Peter.  If we goof, then we hassle him to death to get it straightened out. 
 
 

BobF

Fleer
You guys are a hard bunch of toughies.

We're thinking of Peter.  If we goof, then we hassle him to death to get it straightened out. 

If you goof, I get to straighten it out?  Well that hardly seems fair   If WE goof, sure.

Is there a way to preorder through the custom shop with gear credits?

Beginning to think that Max would be a good option because the maths is good when I look at the number of extras I get just not sure how useful the Channels will be or the EQs, other than the 432, does anyone have a view on how they compare to the options that ship with SPlat?
 
The Stealth Limiter was on my list before the Adaptive Limiter arrived, is anyone using both?
 
I was hoping that they would include a DBX 160 and LA3A emulation in this release that would have been awesome.
 
Biggest plus could be that once I own them all there's nothing left to tempt me.

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